Legacy of the Atocha
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The mother lode of the Spanish galleon Nuestra Senora de Atocha, which sunk in 1622, was discovered in 1985. The lode, which included 901 silver bars, 161 gold bars, over 150,000 silver coins and jewelry was valued at over $400 million.
Publication Name: Lapidary Journal
Subject: Hobbies and crafts
ISSN: 0023-8457
Year: 1995
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Hitting the mark: with a commitment to education and quality glass production, the Bullseye Glass Company is right on target
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The Bullseye Glass Co. is one of the world's leading manufacturers of glass beads. Since its founding in 1973 as a sheet glass manufacturer, the company has expanded its market to include all kinds of glass, including beads.
Publication Name: Lapidary Journal
Subject: Hobbies and crafts
ISSN: 0023-8457
Year: 1996
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Gems as medicine or stone quackery?
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Gemstones may have healing properties, as was widely believed during ancient times. This curative aspect may be traced to the emotions they generate owing to their rarity, beauty and brilliance.
Publication Name: Lapidary Journal
Subject: Hobbies and crafts
ISSN: 0023-8457
Year: 1995
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